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Duke guard Ashlon Jackson hit a buzzer-beating 3 to defeat LSU in the NCAA Sweet 16 in Sacramento, delivering a dramatic win and a lasting March Madness moment for Kara Lawson’s team.
In a clutch Sweet 16 finish, Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn rose to tip in Braden Smith’s miss with less than a second left, giving the Boilers a 79–77 win over Texas and sending them to the Elite Eight behind a veteran core that has powered the program through a long March run.
Luke Kennard drilled a 3 with 0.6 seconds left to give the Lakers a 105-104 victory over the Magic and extend their winning streak to nine games. LA opened strong before cooling off, finishing 44.7% from the floor and 22.6% from three. Luka Dončić sparked the offense with a 33-point first half (eight assists, five rebounds), LeBron James had 12 points, and Austin Reaves added 26 as Kennard came off the bench for 13. Jaxson Hayes contributed 8 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, and LA heads to Detroit next.
Michigan survived Wisconsin 68-65 in the Big Ten semifinal as Yaxel Lendeborg drilled a go-ahead 3 with 0.4 seconds left, finishing with 12 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Aday Mara led Michigan with 16 points, eight rebounds and five blocks, while Cadeau added 15 and McKenney 10 off the bench. Wisconsin buried 16 three-pointers but couldn’t slow the late surge. Michigan advances to the Big Ten Championship to face Purdue, with coach Greg Gard praising Lendeborg's versatility as a matchup nightmare.
Phoenix defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110 to snap a two-game skid and move to 34-26, also taking the season series. The Suns buried 22 three-pointers, led by Grayson Allen (28 points, six 3s) and Collin Gillespie (21, six 3s), with Royce O’Neale scoring the Suns’ final seven points and hitting the game-winning 3 with 0.9 seconds left. Luka Dončić carried the Lakers late, but Phoenix staged a fourth-quarter rally to secure the win and sit within one game of L.A. for the final playoff spot.
Keyonte George scored 31 points, including a game-winning floater with 2.1 seconds left, leading the Utah Jazz to a 131-129 victory over the Detroit Pistons, who narrowly missed a comeback despite strong shooting and a standout performance by Cade Cunningham.
The Milwaukee Bucks narrowly defeated the Denver Nuggets 90-89 in a thrilling Summer League opener, with Jamaree Bouyea hitting a game-winning three at the buzzer, and standout performances from Chris Livingston, Cormac Ryan, and DaRon Holmes II.
Tyrese Haliburton delivered a clutch 20-foot game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, marking a historic and confident moment in his career and the series, as he rose to the occasion on the league's biggest stage for the Indiana Pacers against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Tyrese Haliburton scored a last-second shot to give the Indiana Pacers a 111-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, marking a significant upset and showcasing the Pacers' resilience in comeback situations.
TNT analyst Jamal Crawford accurately predicted Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić's game-winning step-back three-pointer and his celebratory hop on one foot, moments before it happened during a live broadcast.
Luka Dončić continues to build his legendary status with a game-winning three-pointer against the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 2-0 series lead. Dončić scored 32 points, including 11 in the third quarter, while Kyrie Irving added 20 points, with 13 in the fourth. Luka's impressive career stats and clutch performances are drawing comparisons to NBA greats, and the Mavericks are now within six wins of an NBA championship.
Luka Dončić hit a game-winning three-pointer with three seconds left, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Dončić recorded a 32-point triple-double, marking his fourth in five playoff games. The Mavericks now lead the series 2-0 as it heads back to Dallas.
Connor McDavid redeemed himself after a missed opportunity in the first overtime by scoring the game-winning goal 22 seconds into the second overtime, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. The Oilers had initially taken a 2-0 lead but allowed the Stars to tie the game, forcing overtime. McDavid's goal gives the Oilers a 1-0 series lead, with Game 2 set for Saturday in Dallas.
Reed Sheppard's game-winning performance for Kentucky against Mississippi State has garnered widespread praise from pundits and basketball personalities, with many hailing it as a memorable moment for the team's season. Sheppard's stellar stats and impact on the court have drawn comparisons to past Kentucky greats, and his influence on the team's success is evident in the statistics. The freshman's performance has sparked excitement and optimism for Kentucky's future in college basketball.
Kentucky coach John Calipari initially criticized Reed Sheppard for a risky play but later praised the freshman guard for his game-winning shot in a comeback win against a tough opponent. Sheppard scored a career-high 32 points, supported by Antonio Reeves with 21, Adou Thiero with 11, DJ Wagner with 10, and Rob Dillingham with nine. Calipari emphasized the significance of the victory and celebrated the team's performance against a strong opponent.